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Subject: re: Re: [M]: 12" LX200
From: Eugene E. Curtain
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Thu Dec 26 08:54:03 1996

Reply to message from astrobas@gate.net of Mon, 23 Dec
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>>Hello. I just subscribed to the Meade users group and noticed you have a
>10" LX-200. I'm looking to get one; my
>>only question is how hard it is to assemble due to the weight. I know the
>pounds, but I'm afraid that if it's too
>>much it will sit in the closet!
>>
>>I'm a 48 yr old male, 5-10, back OK. Lift 40 lb dog food bags, but not
>very high.
>>
>>I'd appreciate any thoughts you might have!
>>
>>Thanks, Bill
>>
>>
>>william.carlquist@tek.com
>>William Carlquist
>>16921 Damien Ln
>>Nevada City, CA 95959
>>916/478-9518
>>
>>PS - What dealer would you recommend???
>>
>>I have a 12"LX200 so weight is a real concern. If you want to set my scope
>up at a dark sky site it takes two people and a minivan. If you will only
>use it at home I suggest putting it on wheels and never take it apart. JMI
>sells the "wheelybar" for the scope. You may need to build a ramp to slide
>it out of a sliding door or make a custom large door to roll it out of a
>screened in patio (I have done both). Every single step you eliminate in the
>setup improves your chances of taking the scope out.
>
>I bought all my equip (scope and ccd) from The Nature Company in Boca Raton,
>FL 561-394-9030, ask for Becca and mention my name (I think I'm on record as
>the only person who ever bought a 12"LX200 and 1616 CCD from them).
>They price match! (compare with Pocano Mountain Optics first)
>They give an unconditional LIFE TIME full return guarantee (Meade only gives
>one year).
>Their service has been excellent, although they don't know a thing about CCD
>equip.
>You can probably order from them by phone if there is no store near you.
>Good Luck, Bruce Segal
>
>
I have to agree with Bruce, I also purchase my 12" LX200 from The
Nature Company here in Beachwood, Oh and would recommend them to
everyone. I had to return my scope after only three months and had a
problem with Meade. The Nature Co's return policy not only returned the
scope for me at there expense, but they ordered me a new scope and had
it shipped to my home. They kept the old scope at the store until I
received the new one to make sure that Meade did not just turn the scope
around. I have purchased a total of three scopes from them and enjoy
our relationship.
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